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James M. Gordon, ’69

James Martin Gordon, of Hoover, Ala., fell asleep in the Lord on July 31, 2022 at the age of 74. Born on April 20, 1948 in Cheverly, Maryland as the oldest of three children of Emanuel and Yvette Gordon, he grew up in the Washington, DC area. Following his 1969 […]

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George W. Andren, ’69

Col George William Andren, USAF, Ret., of Lake City, died at the age of 74. George died on May 9, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona of heart failure. George had a BS in Math from The Citadel and a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry Riddle. George taught math for […]

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Frank R. Poole III, ’69

Frank Redford Poole III, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022, four days after his 75th birthday. Born May 15, 1947, Frank was the loving son of Frank Poole Jr. and Esther Doggette Poole. He loved and talked about growing up on Liberty Road […]

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William C. Twitty, Jr., ’69

William (Bill) C. Twitty, Jr. of Greenville, SC died March 26, 2022. Born June 16, 1947 in Charlotte, NC, Bill was the son of the late William C. Twitty and Harriet DeCoursey Coiner (Billie) Twitty. Bill was predeceased by his wife and best friend, Janet Stauffer Twitty. Bill is survived […]

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John R. Asbell, ’69

John Robert Asbell, of Tallahassee, Fla., died suddenly on February 26, 2022 while engaging in one of his greatest passions traveling with his wife. Born on March 18, 1947 in Thomasville, GA to Frankie Madena Asbell and Robert Noah Asbell, John grew up in Marianna, FL with his younger sister, […]

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Bobby E. Smith, ’69

Bobby E. Smith, age 74, of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 after bravely battling Multiple Myeloma cancer for 11 years. Bobby was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 2,1947, the son of the late Benjamin (Ben) Smith and the late Elizabeth Russom Smith. His residence was in Atlanta, […]

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Richard S. Hamilton, ’69

o know Dick Hamilton was to know “character” and “a character” in every respect. Larger than life, his booming voice and kind and boyish grin captured the hearts of all who met him. His childhood friends, cousins, T company Citadel mates, and family can keep you laughing all day with […]

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Mitchell L. (Mickey) Baker, ’69

Mitchell “Mickey” Langley Baker, Sr., 74, of Simpsonville, widower of Lydia Seigler Baker after 46 years of marriage, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of October 4, 2021. Mickey was born in Greenwood to the late Henry Calvin Baker and Sara Langley Baker. […]

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W. Dexter XO Bunch, Sr., ’69

Wilbur Dexter X.O. Bunch, 73, of Isle Of Palms and Hanahan, SC, husband of June Hooker Bunch, died on August 25th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Rd., […]

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Robert H. Waters, ’69

Robert Henry Waters, 74, of Waxhaw and Monroe, NC, died following a brief illness on June 7, 2021. Bob was well known for his jewelry-making and woodworking skills. A large and colorful character, he was often seen overhanging his small scooter on the streets of Waxhaw. He loved riding a […]

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James L. Goolsby, Jr., ’69

James Lee Goolsby Jr. (Jay) of Apopka Florida died June 6, 2020. He had a successful coaching career in Florida. He took his teams to state championships several times and won the women’s state track championship for Palmetto Florida. Having been the citadels quarterback from 1965 to 1969 he took […]

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Joseph J. Wysocki, Jr., ’69

Joseph John Wysocki, Jr., 72, of Williamsburg, Va., passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia. A Citadel graduate, he served his country in the Air Force while in the Vietnam War. Joseph was an investigator for the VA Government, enjoyed playing golf, and gardening. Joseph is survived by […]

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Ronald L. Shooter, ’69

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Shooter, 73, of Nichols passed away on March 27, 2020 at his farm in Dillon County. He was born in Marion County on August 21, 1946, a son of the late John W. Shooter and the late Helen S. Shooter. Ronnie graduated from The Citadel in 1969 […]

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H. Jedi Evans, ’69

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2020, Heber Jedidiah Evans, Jr., passed away at the age of 73. “Jedi” Evans was born in North Charleston, SC, on January 14th, 1947 to Heber and Wanda Evans. He graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1969. He married Teri Gainey […]

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M. Leroy Jackson, ’69

Melvin Leroy Jackson age 73 of Villa Rica, Georgia entered Heaven’s gates escorted by God’s angels on March 18, 2020. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 10, 1946 to the late Jesse Leon and Marie Payton Jackson. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Dianne […]

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